The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is Australia's national transport safety investigator. The ATSB's function is to improve safety and public confidence in the aviation, marine and rail modes of transport. The ATSB is Australia's prime agency for the independent investigation of civil aviation, rail and maritime accidents, incidents and safety deficiencies.

Rail safety issues and actions

Recommendation

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Safety Recommendation

The ATSB recommends that WestNet Rail develop, document and
implement procedures whereby minor defects, identified through
scheduled inspections, are assessed to determine factors that may
have contributed to the defect.